Warehousing and Distribution is the Core to Being a Logistics ServerProvider

Warehousing and Distribution is the Core to Being a Logistics Server Provider

These traditional services that are an essential part of local and international trade are now routinely referred to as LSPs (Logistics Service Providers) and includes US Outsourced Warehousing and Distribution, US Outsourced Order Fulfillment, International shipping, and everything in between. In some cases all three services are offered by one company, in others, a company may offer only one or two of these services. Regardless, all will be referred to as LSPs.

The Importance of Logistics. Logistics is not simply moving goods from point A to point B. To the contrary, whether outsourced or not, if the logistics cost can be reduced, the price of particular products will be reduced, the profit will increase thereby increasing the opportunity to lower prices which will encourage demand. The impact upon a region or country becomes obvious.

The Role of Outsourcing.
Worldwide, as well as in the United States, LSPs are growing at rates far greater than many other service providers, often because business managers seek to relieve frustration in managing functions that are considered non-core competencies, reduce costs and improve customer satisfaction. Outsourcing logistics functions transforms companies as they focus on core strengths, allowing them to meet corporate profit targets.
The challenge to LSPs, whether freight forwarder, warehouse, carrier or other type of provider is that the LSP environment is highly competitive. LSPs must strive to maintain and gain customers with a winning combination of competitive price and a high level of customer service. Specifically, the most important single competence of an LSP is a thorough knowledge and understanding of the local market they serve.
Additionally, LSPs must have excellent management, knowledgeable staff, and employ best practices applying the latest available technology. Equally important is effective marketing, including online advertising.

Jim Morgenstern is VP of US operations for Alliance Shipping USA. Alliance specializes in US Outsourced Warehousing and Distribution, US Outsourced Order fulfillment, and International Shipping. Warehousing and Distribution is part of the new term Logistics Service provider


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Epos Software

Epos Software
This web based inventory software allows the retailer to maintain the control over their business from any part of the world for which Epos is used. EPOS stands for Electronic Point of Sales. EPOS Software has replaced a bundle of papers stored for writing all the transactions manually. There are various EPOS systems used for various businesses. This system is easy to use and veryfast and this feature makes this more popular.
How the system works: first of all it prints receipt, then the card transaction is processed and finally it keeps the track of customers record.

There are basically 2 types of EPOS systems:
1. Integrated system: In this display unit and computer come together in single unit.
2. Modular system: In modular system display system and computer are two different components and other devices connected to display unit.

Things to look in for a EPOS system:
Functionality and ease of use-No matter how big or complex the system is ,it is still maintained by the human. The training system for such employees can be expensive but should be only taught to employees who are strong enough to train others. This will allow your business to grow fast and will save money.
Maintenance cost-Yes price really matters in each and every case.
Network capabilities and interfacing-Interfacing is possible with many systems but make sure it has been tested throughout.

Features of web based inventory software:
Provides powerful search facility
Extensive serial number tracking system
Lot tracking
Price protection
Multiple units of measure
Multi categories
And many more to go
EPOS has made it easy to manage products, keeping tracks of operations, inventory control in business field. With the increasing business and its aspects in the today world retail stores would find it impossible to handle the inventory requirements and cash management without the use of EPOS systems.





Author:
Kevin Meaney is an online marketer in the Ireland based company. He loves to write on different subjects. Now he is sharing information on EPOS.


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